The all-powerful middle schooler

It's likely that the girl before me is a 'historical woman'.

So he considered his answer and replied, "The ultimate technique of Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain comes from Takeda Shingen, but Takeda Shingen also derived it from 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu. So if you are very interested, I recommend that you read 'The Art of War'."

"As for the warlords of the Sengoku period, I'm not very familiar with them... Goodbye, Nakano-kun."

Hearing the bell ring for the end of get out of class, he tossed his right hand aside, turned around, and left.

Seriously, isn't it a bit strange to recommend military strategy to girls?

Also, it seems the pronunciation is wrong?

Never mind her.

in situ.

"Sun Tzu? A military treatise written by a girl?"

Nakano Miku's expression still carried a hint of confusion.

34 will win!

"So? What are you thinking?"

"If that Hasegawa sends us a challenge letter, just burn it."

Upon learning the outcome of the contest between Yamazaki Yutaka and Hasegawa Izumi, almost everyone in the numerous clubs that had speculated they might become targets felt insecure and had their own assessments.

This man seems to truly possess extraordinary talent.

To avoid losing too much face, they immediately backed down.

Surrender and you lose half!

However, what they didn't know was that they weren't originally included in Izumi Hasegawa's plan.

……

"Huh, where did Rikka go?"

When she returned to the classroom, Izumi Hasegawa noticed that she hadn't seen her ally since the end of PE class, which she found rather strange.

Just as the school bell rang, Rikka, looking solemn, walked in through the back door of the classroom.

"Rikka, where did you go? Did something happen?"

He felt a chill run down his spine and asked.

"Attend class."

Just then, the teacher came in from outside the classroom.

Faced with this situation, they had no choice but to temporarily stop whispering to each other.

However, even if they cannot communicate verbally, they can still use another communication system.

Rikka Takanashi tore off a page from her notebook, wrote a sentence on it, folded it, took out a rubber band, and launched it like a slingshot.

"boom."

The note was flicked away.

Hasegawa Izumi raised her right hand and calmly pinched the note between two fingers.

Wow!

Rikka Takanashi opened her mouth slightly and gasped in surprise.

"I just went out and inspected Shuchiin Temple, including the monsters' habitat, but I didn't find anything. Everything was very quiet, but... this quietness is the most unusual thing!"

After reading it, he wrote his reply on a slip of paper and prepared to send it back.

call out!

However, he didn't have a rubber band, nor did he need one. He held the paper strip between two fingers and then flicked it over, at about the same speed as when it was sent.

"Look at me!"

At this moment, Rikka Takanashi tried to do the same thing, extending two fingers to try and pinch the paper.

"Snapped."

As a result, she didn't react in time and let the note slip through her finger and hit her own face.

The scene was awkward for a moment.

Rikka Takanashi picked up the note as if nothing had happened.

"you mean?"

The two then continued to communicate by passing notes.

"We've made such significant moves, yet the Invisible Boundary Line Management Bureau hasn't done anything at all. That's the biggest inconsistency!"

"Oh, I see. I completely forgot about that threat. I understand now. I'll be more careful from now on to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."

"By the way, what was the Sage's next move with Fei Xin?"

"The 'Spiritual Finger' technique... how should I put it? Would you like to learn it? I can teach you."

"I was just asking. Learning such a technique wouldn't be difficult in front of the Evil King's True Eye."

After school.

The five-person special training group continued their training.

"Do you know that confidence is the passport of the strong? If you don't have enough confidence, even if you have enough ability, it will be difficult to fully exert it."

In addition to physical training, Hasegawa Izumi began to strengthen the mental abilities of her teammates.

Giving motivational speeches is an essential skill for coaches, so it's only right that he takes on that role a little.

"But others have been playing basketball for so long, so their skills are definitely superior, and they also have such a big height advantage. It's hard for us little guys to have confidence!"

Nibutani Morika's speech was still dejected, but it also reflected the true feelings of the other girls.

Saying one thing and meaning another is perfectly normal for people with chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

"Confidence comes from within and has nothing to do with who you are facing. It is only when you lose that you are called arrogant."

Hasegawa Izumi suddenly changed the subject.

"When you are doing something, you can imagine when your glorious moment was, put yourself in that state, and you will be invincible."

After listening, they all closed their eyes and began to think.

When they opened their eyes, they each already had their own answers.

"No need to say it."

He sensed what everyone was thinking and spoke first.

"Alright, let's continue training."

He clapped his hands and said with a smile.

Thursday arrived in the blink of an eye.

Inside the basketball court at Shuchiin.

In preparation for tomorrow's game, the basketball team's main players and substitutes are also undergoing high-intensity training, just like in a real game.

"They're really working hard, Minister and the others."

"Why does it feel like the training intensity these past few days is even higher than when we were competing in the national tournament?"

"There's no other way. I really don't want to lose tomorrow's match. If I get beaten by a team like that, I'll be laughed at for the rest of my life!"

"Uh, hehe, you're right. That Hasegawa guy is crazy. He actually picked four girls to play in the competition. Does he think we'll go easy on them because they're cute girls?"

"No, judging from his usual behavior, he simply doesn't care about the basketball team."

"Disgrace! That bastard who committed the sin of arrogance! Tomorrow, the minister and the others will make that bastard pay a heavy price!"

The remaining basketball team members watched from the sidelines, but their conversation wasn't about the game itself.

The training was drawing to a close.

Hinata executed a beautiful crossover dribble, easily dribbling past the substitute player in front of him, and then used a stylish fadeaway jump shot when he took the shot.

"Wow!"

This immediately drew cheers from those present.

"Give."

Hinata wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel and sat down to rest in the lounge. A bottle of water was handed to him as a gesture of goodwill.

Are you putting too much pressure on yourself?

Deputy Minister Hiiragi Gomatsu, sitting in the seat next to him, asked.

"This is just normal training."

He replied.

A moment of silence.

Do you think we'll lose this time?

Hiiragi no Matsu tilted his head back and looked at the ceiling, seemingly lost in thought.

The atmosphere became tense.

"I will win."

Hinata suddenly stood up, a confident smile on her face.

A triumphant declaration of victory!

"Are you so confident?"

Hiiragi Gomatsu was also encouraged.

"The teammates he chose are practically nonexistent; they're just there to make up the numbers. But we're a super team, just one step away from the national championship! No matter how good he is, he can't possibly take on all of us by himself. After all... there are limits to human capabilities!"

Then the minister continued his analysis in a methodical and logical manner.

"That makes sense."

Hiiragi no Matsu nodded thoughtfully.

"In the next battle, we're not just fighting for the basketball team, but for the glory of Shuchiin High School! Let that guy suffer the backlash of fame and fortune! We can also use his fame to reach the true pinnacle of Shuchiin High School!"

Hinata clenched his fist and raised his arm to shout again.

"it is good!"

A warm response came from the break room.

Witness the birth of a king!

Friday, beneath the seemingly peaceful daily routine of campus life, has become quite restless.

Besides the fact that the May Day Golden Week is coming up right after this day, the most important reason is that the long-awaited battle is about to begin!

A gentle spring breeze stirred the curtains.

When get out of class ended, Nissouya Morika was suddenly surrounded by a group of students.

She would be happy if it were because of her popularity, but that's obviously not the case. What everyone cares about is the list of players announced by the press this morning.

"Really? Dansheng Valley, you're really going to participate in the after-school competition? That's too dangerous!"

"How could I possibly play basketball with those guys from the basketball club! They're tall and strong, like savages!"

"There's no way your team can win, even with Hasegawa, right?"

They chattered noisily in my ear.

I also think it's impossible.

Dansheng Valley Mori Natsumi thought to herself, but made no comment on the surface.

Since things have come to this point, there's no point in saying anything now. Let's just do as Hasegawa suggested and become 'passionate duelists'!